Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension
Title:
Fractals: Hunting the hidden dimension
Summary:
Nova takes viewers on a fascinating quest with a group of pioneering mathematicians determined to decipher the rules that govern fractal geometry. Their remarkable findings are deepening our understanding of nature and stimulating a new wave of scientific, medical and artistic innovation, stretching from the ecology of the rainforest to fashion design.
Year Published:
2009
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Note:
Special features: Materials and activities for educators ; Nova web link.
Contents:
Fractal basics -- The Mandelbrot set -- On the defense -- Fractals in the body -- Nature's fractal nature.
Added Uniform Title:
Nova (Television program)
ISBN:
9781593758523
Publisher:
Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation : PBS Home Video ; Orangeville, ON : McIntyre Media [distributor], c2009.
